Eastern Michigan Eagles Prepare to Take on Central Michigan Chippewas in Mid-American Conference Showdown
Two Mid-American Conference rivals, Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan, will open their MAC conference schedule this Saturday in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Eastern Michigan
Game outlook
Two Mid-American Conference rivals, Eastern Michigan and Central Michigan, will open their MAC conference schedule this Saturday in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Eastern Michigan is coming off a 21-0 defeat to Jacksonville State last Saturday, while Central Michigan scored the winning touchdown with just 13 seconds remaining in their last outing against South Alabama. Eastern Michigan WR Tanner Knue is listed as questionable while Central Michigan has no players on their injury report. Central Michigan is the betting favorite with the current line being -7.5.
Game Info
When: Saturday, 9/30/2023 @ 1:30pm EST
Where: Kelly/Shorts Stadium Stadium Eagles vs Chippewas Betting Odds Moneyline: Eagles +257 | Chippewas -310
Spread: Eagles +7.5 (-110) | Chippewas -7.5 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 47.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Central Michigan will win straight-up is 76%.
Eastern Michigan Eagles
Eastern Michigan is scoring an average of 14.5 points per game, ranking 131st in the nation. Eastern Michigan is averaging 115.5 yards rushing and 124.5 yards passing per game, ranking 109th and 127th respectively. Eastern Michigan is allowing an average of 21.5 points per game, ranking 54th in the nation. Eastern Michigan allows an average of 229.8 yards rushing and 186.0 yards passing, for a total of 415.8 yards per game, ranking 110th. Eastern Michigan's quarterback Austin Smith has 456 passing yards with a pair of touchdowns and three interceptions. Samson Evans is the leading rusher with 220 yards and one touchdown. Tanner Knue is the leading receiver with 119 yards and one touchdown (questionable). Linebacker Joe Sparacio is the leader in tackles with 52. Lineman Mikah Coleman is the leader in quarterback sacks with 3.0. Eastern Michigan has eight quarterback sacks and four interceptions, with cornerback Bennett Walker having three of the four. Eastern Michigan is ranked 114 in offense (19.33 points scored per game), #61 in defense (21.67 points scored against them per game), and are 2-2 (1-3 ATS) this season.